PURCHASE BOLTS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the terms and conditions for Solicitation 70Z03826QL0000091. It details the provisions and clauses applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation, superseding all other terms and conditions. Acceptance of an order signifies acceptance of these terms.

• Submission of Offers: Offers must be signed, dated, and submitted by the specified deadline. Minimum required information includes solicitation number, offeror details (name, address, UEI, EFT indicator), information for evaluation factors, completed representations and certifications, and a statement of agreement with solicitation terms.

• Period for Acceptance: Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date, unless otherwise specified.

• Late Submissions: Late offers will generally not be considered unless received before award and acceptance would not unduly delay the acquisition. Late modifications that favor the Government may be considered.

• Delivery/Lead Time: Delivery to Elizabeth City, NC is required within ninety (90) days after receipt of order (ARO). Early and partial deliveries are desired and accepted.

• Certificate of Conformance (COC): Required for all items, in the format specified by FAR clause 52.246-15.

• Evaluation: While the solicitation anticipates a sole source award to FAIRCHILD FASTENERS EUROPE, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement or quotation. Quotes will be evaluated based on lowest priced, technically acceptable offer representing the best value. Technical acceptability will be assessed on the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items.

• Contract Type: Anticipated award is a purchase order.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is 90 days ARO.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.

• Technical Acceptability: Evaluated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items.

• Invoicing: Must be submitted after receiving a fully executed purchase order, providing requirements, and having active SAM status. Invoices should be emailed to ALC-Fiscal@uscg.mil or mailed to the specified address.

• The solicitation anticipates a sole source award to FAIRCHILD FASTENERS EUROPE, but all responsible sources may submit a quotation.

• This document incorporates numerous FAR and HSAR clauses by reference, which offerors are responsible for reviewing and complying with. Full text of referenced provisions may be accessed at http://acquisition.gov.

• Specific clauses address: Security Prohibitions and Exclusions, Sustainable Products and Services, Fast Payment Procedure, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights, and various other terms related to compliance, certifications, and trade agreements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under FAR 12.102 (a). It details the initial procurement of specific aircraft parts required for repair and future installation on USCG Aircraft. The items will be placed in ALC Ready-For-Issue Inventory.

• Procurement of 1470 EA BOLT P/N CA18112-2TS (NSN 5325-33-001-2546).

• These are HC-144 aircraft parts.

• Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a procurement action under SAP.

• Not applicable as this is a justification for a sole source procurement.

• The justification cites FAR 12.102 (a) and indicates that only one source is reasonably available.

• The justification is based on the fact that the parts are peculiar to HOWMET GLOBAL FASTENING SYSTEMS INC (OEM).

• The OEM owns the proprietary rights to the technical data, specifications, and drawings required to manufacture these parts.

• Market research was conducted, and the parts are only procurable from the OEM or an approved distributor.

• The contracting officer will determine fair and reasonable pricing through market research, comparison of proposed prices with previous purchases, current price lists, comparison with similar items, comparison to IGCE, or personal knowledge.